Best 8 Zippy Skillet Rice Recipes

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Craving a quick and flavorful meal? Say hello to zippy skillet rice, a culinary delight that combines the comfort of rice with an explosion of flavors. Prepared in a single skillet, this dish is a one-pot wonder that promises convenience and satisfaction. With its tantalizing aromas and vibrant colors, zippy skillet rice is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this delectable dish, ensuring an unforgettable taste experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZIPPY SKILLET RICE



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Tomatoes, pimientos and green pepper add festive color to this zippy rice side dish. It complements just about any meat but is particularly good with chicken. To turn the recipe into a main dish for a light supper, just add 3/4 pound of browned ground beef. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup diced pimientos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice in butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add the green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, pimientos, chili powder, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICY RICE SKILLET



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Rice is nutritious, economical and easy to prepare. This zippy main dish is both delicious and satisfying. I've served it to countless guests.-Katherine Cruthis, Roe, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next eight ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add rice, sour cream and cheese; cook over low heat until cheese is melted, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Serve over corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

HEARTY SKILLET RICE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white rice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
One 4-ounce slab deli ham, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onions, zucchini and red pepper flakes. Cook until the vegetables just begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ham and let cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them, adding a pinch of salt and pepper. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet, add the eggs and cook until just set. Mix the eggs and vegetables together.
  • Add the rice to the skillet with the vegetables and egg and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is hot. Reserve 1 cup of the cooked rice for the Round 2 Recipe Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or another use. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

BEEFY RICE SKILLET



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Turn a rice and pasta blend into an easy main dish by stirring in hearty ground beef and colorful vegetables.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean ground beef
2 1/2 cups hot water
3/4 cup baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6.4 ounces) four-cheese rice and pasta blend
1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets
1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

Steps:

  • Cook beef in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir water, carrots, butter, pepper, rice mixture and contents of seasoning packet into beef. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until rice and carrots are almost tender.
  • Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Cook uncovered about 1 minute or until heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg

SIMPLE SKILLET RICE



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A friend of mine from work taught me the concept of cooking rice in a skillet years ago and it's basically how I prepare "plain" rice most of the time. You can serve something over it, beside it, or add cooked meats to it before adding the liquid. Chicken, smoked sausage, hamburger, whatever you like. It's pretty neutral.

Provided by KissaMew

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 1 skillet, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
1/2 cup butter (or 1 stick)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth (or Beef)
1 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can water

Steps:

  • In a medium to large skillet, melt butter. Add rice, dried garlic, dried onion and black pepper.
  • Stirring quite frequently, saute' the mix until the rice changes to a pale brown color.
  • Shake the can of broth, then open it and carefully pour it into the skillet with the rice.
  • If you want to add pre-cooked meats and canned vegetables(frozen vegetables will add more time to cooking), do this now -- otherwise:.
  • Add water to the point where the liquid is two times the amount of the rice, a 2 to 1 ratio. This is a key to success with this rice.
  • Stir to mix it all, while bringing it to a boil.
  • Turn your heat down to a simmer and cover your skillet.
  • Cook for 18 to 20 minutes without lifting the cover (this is another key to success with this rice). I prefer glass lids for my pots and skillets so I can see inside my skillet without lifting the lid.
  • When your rice gets holes that look like you've poked your finger in it all over, it is most likely done.
  • At this point lift the lid and stir the rice to see if it's finished and to relieve the heat at the bottom and mix flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.5, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 535.9, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.4

ZIPPY SKILLET RICE



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Tomatoes, pimientos and green pepper add festive color to this zippy rice side dish. It complements just about any meat but is particularly good with chicken. To turn the recipe into a main dish for a light supper, just add 3/4 pound of browned ground beef. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
2 garlic clove (blank)s garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
½ cup diced pimientos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice in butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, pimientos, chili powder, salt, pepper and turmeric; mix well. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 948 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

ZIPPY SKILLET RICE



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Tomatoes, pimientos and green pepper add festive color to this zippy rice side dish. It complements just about any meat but is particularly good with chicken. To turn the recipe into a main dish for a light supper, just add 3/4 pound of browned ground beef. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
2 garlic clove (blank)s garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
½ cup diced pimientos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice in butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, pimientos, chili powder, salt, pepper and turmeric; mix well. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 948 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

ZIPPY BEANS AND RICE



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From Taste of Home. I am posting the original recipe that lists instant rice, but I make this with regular brown rice in my steamer/rice cooker which increases the cooking time to about 40-45 minutes.

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     Rice

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup water
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped*
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup instant rice or 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, corn, water, jalapeno and salt if desired. Bring to a boil; stir in rice.
  • Cover and remove from the heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with onion.
  • Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 193.5, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality, long-grain white rice. Jasmine rice or basmati rice are both good choices.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and help prevent it from sticking together.
  • Use a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from boiling over.
  • Don't stir the rice too often while it's cooking. Stirring can break up the grains and make the rice mushy.
  • Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will help it absorb any excess moisture and make it fluffy.
  • Zippy Skillet Rice is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Some popular options include chicken, shrimp, beef, broccoli, and carrots.
  • To make a vegetarian version of Zippy Skillet Rice, simply omit the chicken or beef and add more vegetables.
  • To make a vegan version of Zippy Skillet Rice, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the eggs.

Conclusion:

Zippy Skillet Rice is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, Zippy Skillet Rice is sure to become a family favorite.

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